Study Shows Protein in Diet Should Be Based on Weight, Not Age
Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD
Nov. 7, 2008 -- The amount of protein an adult needs to stay healthy is based on weight, not age.
That's according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
As people age, their metabolism and physiology usually change. And these changes can influence a person's nutritional needs. Although many researchers believe that older adults require more protein than younger adults, it's not reflected in the current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) and Estimated Average Requirement (EAR), which are the same for all healthy men and women aged 19 and older.
www.webmd.com/food-recipes/news/20081107/weight-is-key-to-protein-requirements
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